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twalla · 10-01-2008, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by celstu1

I have a diet for you... The Birmingham diet. I have friends who swear by it. Says you can lose 30lbs in 40days if you do this every 4th day for 3 days.

The Birmingham Diet | News for New Orleans, Louisiana | Medical Watch | News for New Orleans, Louisiana | wwltv.com

I think thats the diet that also went around YEARS ago that they gave heart patients needing to lose weight. Ive heard good things about it working quickly.

twalla · 10-01-2008, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by maxmom

Ok, I'm back from my morning walk (first of many, I hope...no, I'm sure!!!) I had my morning cuban coffee (lost of sugar there) but I could not stop cold turkey on my morning coffee

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I feel energized, so instead of seating here, I'll go clean up the house...but I'll be back soon, I can't stay away for to long

Thank you all for the words of encouragement

Hey good for you!!!! So how are you doing today?!?!!? You can still have your cuban coffee just start reducing your sugar a bit at a time.

sallen15 · 10-01-2008, 07:58 AM

I swear by Weight Watchers. I first did Weight Watchers back in 2003 (as a High School Senior) I weight 168 pounds when I started in January, by April I was down to 135. I was able to eat the same things just in smaller portions.

I went to college and lost more weight, but after graduating in May 2007, I moved home and gained back some weight. So I started Weight Watchers again in September 2008, I was 147 pounds when I started, last night was my 9th week and I weigh 133 (14 pound loss). My goal is to be 123-125 and I'm hoping to get there by Thanksgiving.

It's not a fad diet, you learn portion control and lose weight steadily so you don't gain it all back at once.

Not sure of any good diets for a kick fix, but if you are lookign for long-term results, I highly recommend the Weight Watchers program!

Cinq1964 · 10-01-2008, 08:35 AM

I also did weight watchers and lost 12 lbs. It really was easy. However, that was 2 years ago and guess what, back to fat! No one's fault but mine. Living in Louisiana, we celebrate with alcohol and food. Beer is a major part of our (my family & friends) celebrations! I find cutting down calories and exercising helps, but I am not always motivated to do that. I will try the Birmingham Diet to lose some weight and then I keep watch and slow down on the eating and drinking to maintain, but it is hard. If I see I am gaining too much, I diet for a while. Good Luck!

maxmom · 10-01-2008, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by celstu1

I have a diet for you... The Birmingham diet. I have friends who swear by it. Says you can lose 30lbs in 40days if you do this every 4th day for 3 days.

The Birmingham Diet | News for New Orleans, Louisiana | Medical Watch | News for New Orleans, Louisiana | wwltv.com

I did this after I had my youngest son, it does work! I wonder why I did not think about it before

mizzwanned · 10-01-2008, 07:11 PM

Have you heard about the alternate day diet? I saw it on the morning show. On it you eat your regular calories one day and the next you eat really low calories. I heard it works. Right now tho i am just trying the old fashioned eat right, work out lol

twalla · 10-01-2008, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mizzwanned

Have you heard about the alternate day diet? I saw it on the morning show. On it you eat your regular calories one day and the next you eat really low calories. I heard it works. Right now tho i am just trying the old fashioned eat right, work out lol

Thats what I am doing but following WW

alishasmom · 10-01-2008, 08:07 PM

ONE OF THE COOKS THAT I WORKED WITH IN VEGAS, WAS VERY OVERWEIGHT. HE WAS LIKE THAT HIS WHOLE LIFE. WITHIN A COUPLE OF MONTHS BEING IN AN ALL PROTEIN DIET, HE LOST ALL THE EXTRA WEIGHT, WHICH WAS A LOT. YOU DO HAVE TO INCORPORATE OTHER CARBS IN YOUR DIET EVENTUALLY, BUT THAT IS DONE SLOWLLY, AFTER THE WEIGH IS OFF. ALL DIETS HAVE PROS AND CONS. ALSO, NOTICE ,HOW MOST SOCIAL BUTTERFLIES ARE FIT. tHE REASON WHY IS BECAUSE GOING OUT (PLACES OTHER THAN RESTAURANTS) MEETING PEOPLE, LAUGHING AND MENDLING, MAKES YOU FOCUS IN OTHER THINGS OTHER THAN DIETS; ELEVATES YOUR PLASIVO, AND IS AN ANTIDEPRESANT.

alishasmom · 10-01-2008, 08:09 PM

Sorry spelling is not my forte, but cant help trying

hviola · 10-01-2008, 10:02 PM

I went on a gluten-free diet because I am sensitive to the gluten in wheat products like bread/cereal/noodles. I lost 16 lbs in 3 months not even trying. My doctor says its a healthier diet anyways. Gluten can keep you bloated and make IBS worse. I have heard from other people that it can also help you lose weight. Just replace wheat products with rice/corn/potato products.

I weigh now what I did before I had my son. But, my measurements are smaller. I took out my old clothes and they were loose on me even though I weigh the same I did back then. I thought that was pretty cool.

Just make sure you don't do a crash diet like the cabbage thing. That will ravage your digestive system (diarreah, gas) and make you lose nutrients that you need to stay healthy. It just makes you lose a bunch of water, even some you need. Then as soon as you have one lick of sodium, the water returns quickly.

Be patient with yourself. Eating healthier is more important that eating less.

twalla · 10-01-2008, 10:18 PM

[quote=hviola;2264195]I went on a gluten-free diet because I am sensitive to the gluten in wheat products like bread/cereal/noodles. I lost 16 lbs in 3 months not even trying. My doctor says its a healthier diet anyways. Gluten can keep you bloated and make IBS worse. I have heard from other people that it can also help you lose weight. Just replace wheat products with rice/corn/potato products.

I weigh now what I did before I had my son. But, my measurements are smaller. I took out my old clothes and they were loose on me even though I weigh the same I did back then. I thought that was pretty cool.

Just make sure you don't do a crash diet like the cabbage thing. That will ravage your digestive system (diarreah, gas) and make you lose nutrients that you need to stay healthy. It just makes you lose a bunch of water, even some you need. Then as soon as you have one lick of sodium, the water returns quickly.

Be patient with yourself. Eating healthier is more important that eating less.[/quote]

10-01-2008, 07:58 AM	#18
sallen15 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Posts: 410	Weight Watchers I swear by Weight Watchers. I first did Weight Watchers back in 2003 (as a High School Senior) I weight 168 pounds when I started in January, by April I was down to 135. I was able to eat the same things just in smaller portions. I went to college and lost more weight, but after graduating in May 2007, I moved home and gained back some weight. So I started Weight Watchers again in September 2008, I was 147 pounds when I started, last night was my 9th week and I weigh 133 (14 pound loss). My goal is to be 123-125 and I'm hoping to get there by Thanksgiving. It's not a fad diet, you learn portion control and lose weight steadily so you don't gain it all back at once. Not sure of any good diets for a kick fix, but if you are lookign for long-term results, I highly recommend the Weight Watchers program! __________________ I MY LITTLE LUCY GOOSE! Dogster Profile: dogster.com/dogs/599542

10-01-2008, 08:35 AM	#19
Cinq1964 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,255 Blog Entries: 2	I also did weight watchers and lost 12 lbs. It really was easy. However, that was 2 years ago and guess what, back to fat! No one's fault but mine. Living in Louisiana, we celebrate with alcohol and food. Beer is a major part of our (my family & friends) celebrations! I find cutting down calories and exercising helps, but I am not always motivated to do that. I will try the Birmingham Diet to lose some weight and then I keep watch and slow down on the eating and drinking to maintain, but it is hard. If I see I am gaining too much, I diet for a while. Good Luck! __________________ Doggie Blankets $10 with shipping! cinq1964.webs.com

10-01-2008, 07:11 PM	#21
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	Have you heard about the alternate day diet? I saw it on the morning show. On it you eat your regular calories one day and the next you eat really low calories. I heard it works. Right now tho i am just trying the old fashioned eat right, work out lol __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

10-01-2008, 08:07 PM	#23
alishasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chinquapin NC Posts: 654	ONE OF THE COOKS THAT I WORKED WITH IN VEGAS, WAS VERY OVERWEIGHT. HE WAS LIKE THAT HIS WHOLE LIFE. WITHIN A COUPLE OF MONTHS BEING IN AN ALL PROTEIN DIET, HE LOST ALL THE EXTRA WEIGHT, WHICH WAS A LOT. YOU DO HAVE TO INCORPORATE OTHER CARBS IN YOUR DIET EVENTUALLY, BUT THAT IS DONE SLOWLLY, AFTER THE WEIGH IS OFF. ALL DIETS HAVE PROS AND CONS. ALSO, NOTICE ,HOW MOST SOCIAL BUTTERFLIES ARE FIT. tHE REASON WHY IS BECAUSE GOING OUT (PLACES OTHER THAN RESTAURANTS) MEETING PEOPLE, LAUGHING AND MENDLING, MAKES YOU FOCUS IN OTHER THINGS OTHER THAN DIETS; ELEVATES YOUR PLASIVO, AND IS AN ANTIDEPRESANT. __________________

10-01-2008, 08:09 PM	#24
alishasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chinquapin NC Posts: 654	Sorry spelling is not my forte, but cant help trying __________________

10-01-2008, 10:02 PM	#25
hviola YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Casey, IL Posts: 1,175	I went on a gluten-free diet because I am sensitive to the gluten in wheat products like bread/cereal/noodles. I lost 16 lbs in 3 months not even trying. My doctor says its a healthier diet anyways. Gluten can keep you bloated and make IBS worse. I have heard from other people that it can also help you lose weight. Just replace wheat products with rice/corn/potato products. I weigh now what I did before I had my son. But, my measurements are smaller. I took out my old clothes and they were loose on me even though I weigh the same I did back then. I thought that was pretty cool. Just make sure you don't do a crash diet like the cabbage thing. That will ravage your digestive system (diarreah, gas) and make you lose nutrients that you need to stay healthy. It just makes you lose a bunch of water, even some you need. Then as soon as you have one lick of sodium, the water returns quickly. Be patient with yourself. Eating healthier is more important that eating less. __________________ Heather, mommy to Drake (7 yr old son), Triss (yorkie), spike (dachshund), ash and misty (my cats), and a baby on the way due Oct 1st!

10-01-2008, 10:18 PM	#26
twalla I ♥ my Furheathens Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VAN ALSTYNE Posts: 8,226	[quote=hviola;2264195]I went on a gluten-free diet because I am sensitive to the gluten in wheat products like bread/cereal/noodles. I lost 16 lbs in 3 months not even trying. My doctor says its a healthier diet anyways. Gluten can keep you bloated and make IBS worse. I have heard from other people that it can also help you lose weight. Just replace wheat products with rice/corn/potato products. I weigh now what I did before I had my son. But, my measurements are smaller. I took out my old clothes and they were loose on me even though I weigh the same I did back then. I thought that was pretty cool. Just make sure you don't do a crash diet like the cabbage thing. That will ravage your digestive system (diarreah, gas) and make you lose nutrients that you need to stay healthy. It just makes you lose a bunch of water, even some you need. Then as soon as you have one lick of sodium, the water returns quickly. *Be patient with yourself. Eating healthier is more important that eating less.[/quote] __________________ Twalla & The Furheathens*